Press Releases
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CARICOM SOUTHERN AFRICA LINK GOOD FOR BUSINESS
The Caribbean recognises that Southern Africa is the sub-region within the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of countries with which it “can perhaps best do business”. In making this point on Monday morning at the Park Hyatt Johannesburg Hotel while addressing representatives of the South African Chamber of Business (SACOB) and members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Trade and…
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CET, EXTERNAL TRADE AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS ON COTED MEETING AGENDA
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), will convene its next meeting 5-7 February, 1998 in Jamaica. The new Ministerial body which replaces the longstanding Common Market Council, will address matters relating to the revision of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, the implementation of other measures towards achieving a CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and External…
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STATEMENT BY DR. THE HON. KEITH MITCHELL, PRIME MINISTER OF GRENADA AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN CO
I have already conveyed to the leaders of all the parties contesting the elections in Guyana, the congratulations of the Caribbean Community colleagues that they have, with considerable statesmanship, taken a major step in turning aside from rising conflict towards a resolution of current problems by inquiry and dialogue. I take this opportunity to extend those sentiments of solidarity to…
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CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) CHAIRMAN TO TRAVEL TO GUYANA
CARICOM Chairman, Grenada Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Keith Mitchell is expected to travel to Guyana on Thursday (January 22) to announce the members of the Audit Team and meet with leaders of the political parties. In making the announcement Tuesday, Prime Minister Mitchell said it is important that the spirit of reconciliation and unity emanating from the CARICOM Mission…
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GRENADA LEADS CARICOM ON SOUTH AFRICA MISSION
Grenada’s Foreign Minister Dr the Hon. Raphael Fletcher will lead an 85-strong CARICOM Ministerial Trade and Investment Mission to South Africa at the weekend. The Mission is a joint effort between the public and private sectors and will include four other government ministers as well as CARICOM Secretary-General Mr. Edwin Carrington. St Lucia’s Foreign Affairs Minister the Hon. George Odlum,…
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DOCUMENTS ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CARICOM MISSION TO GUYANA, 14-18 JANUARY 1998: STATEMENT AT CONCLUSION OF THE MISSION; JOINT STATEMENT BY THE LEADERS OF THE PPP/CIVIC AND THE PNC REGARDING THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY MISSION TO GUYANA; MEASURES FOR RESOLVING CURRENT PROBLEMS
The Caribbean Community Mission to Guyana, January 14-18, 1998 resulted in agreement by the two major political parties – the People’s Progressive Party (PPP/Civic) and the People’s National Congress PNC- to a set of measures for resolving the current problems in that Member State. On conclusion of the deliberations the following were issued: 1. Statement at Conclusion of the Mission…
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GRENADA TAKES OVER AS CARICOM CHAIRMAN
Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Keith Mitchell has taken over as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on completion of the term served by Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Rt. Hon. Percival Patterson. His first major undertaking was the initiation of a CARICOM Mission of eminent persons to mediate in the dispute arising out of the December 15 elections…
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Press Statement issued by the CARICOM Mission to Guyana in Georgetown, Guyana, 15 January 1998
We have come to Guyana on the initiative of the Caribbean Community as stated in the Press Release of 8 January 1998 by the Community’s current Chairman, Prime Minister Mitchell of Grenada. Also, as there stated, we have come with the specific concurrence of the two main political parties in Guyana – and we hope as well with the support…
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NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF GRENADA, DR. THE HON. KEITH MITCHELL, CURRENT CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM), 8 JANUARY 1998
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, in his capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), following a meeting today with CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington, has expressed grave concern over reports from Guyana regarding the state of social unrest and the resulting disruption to the private and public lives of citizens, as well as the effects of the situation on…
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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON DEATH OF MARTIN CARTER
The Caribbean Community has lost one of its most distinguished sons with the passing of the Guyanese-born poet Martin Carter. The death of this towering literary figure has left his family, country and Region much the poorer. Significantly Martin Carter achieved his stature and fame without leaving his place of birth. Indeed it is primarily through his deep involvement in…
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